Michael Eckert

I enjoy negotiations and process improvement, as well as analyzing data to drive effective decision-making. In my personal life, I have a passion for playing guitar, which allows me to express my creativity, and I prioritize eating healthy and exercising to maintain a balanced and active lifestyle.

With 17 years of experience in procurement and supplier relationship management, complemented by over 9 years of leadership expertise, I am eager to contribute to your team and enhance procurement operations while driving significant cost savings and process improvements. In my previous role as Senior Category Manager at Rocket, I successfully negotiated logistics and IT contracts, overseeing the complete procurement lifecycle for a diverse range of products and services. My ability to manage RFPs and negotiate tiered volume reductions led to substantial savings, including an Honors award for negotiating over $30M in cost avoidance within a single amendment. This experience has sharpened my attention to detail and my capacity to analyze and enhance procurement processes. I have developed strong competencies in strategic sourcing and contract management, enabling me to build productive relationships with suppliers. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Information Security, and Finance, I ensure that procurement processes are streamlined, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. Additionally, my experience mentoring junior team members has fostered a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within my teams.

I graduated from Canton High School in 1997, excelling in Math, and attended Eastern Michigan University for two years before beginning my career. Additionally, I earned a certification in Massage Therapy from Irene's Myomassology Institute.